Description
Healthy wholemeal chicken tacos made with homemade wholemeal tortillas and a spiced chicken filling, topped with fresh vegetables and creamy garnishes for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
2 cups wholemeal flour
A pinch of salt
2/3 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken fillets, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin
A pinch of paprika
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Guacamole, for topping
Sour cream, for topping
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 cucumber, chopped
Greens, chopped
1/4 red onion, chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine wholemeal flour, salt, and olive oil.
- Slowly stir in boiling water until a dough forms, then knead for a few minutes.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a flat circle with a rolling pin.
- Cook tortillas in a hot frying pan for 2–3 minutes per side, then set aside.
- In the same pan, cook chicken with cumin, paprika, curry powder, and lemon juice for about 10 minutes, until fully cooked.
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with chicken and topping with guacamole, sour cream, tomato, cucumber, greens, and red onion.
Notes
Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken fillets for a juicier filling.
Add chili powder or jalapeños for extra heat.
Swap chicken with beans, lentils, or mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
Experiment with toppings like salsa, pickled onions, or cheese.
Keep cooked tortillas wrapped in a towel to stay soft.
Store tortillas in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
